This is the final year of Grand-Am as we know it. As you may recall, Grand-Am announced it’s intent to “merge” with American Le Mans Series. So, instead of two road racing, multi-class series in North America, we will have only one starting in 2014.

As the debate continues over how cool or not the new series will be, we DO have two racing series to watch this year! So, let’s enjoy!

In DP, keep an eye out for Chip Ganassi, Michael Shank Racing, and Starworks Motorsports. Ganassi’s line up is impressive, Scott Pruett, Dario Franchitti, Joey Hand..to name just a few! MSR just seems HUNGRY..and with the return of AJ Allmendinger (of Nascar infamy), should make for an interesting mixup. Starworks showing their “stuff” by brining in it’s own heavy weights, such as Allan McNish (yes, that Allen McNish), Alex Popow, and Sebastien Bourdais, among its roster.

In GT, well, um, where to start? A rich mix of Porsches, Ferraris, Cameros, Audis, Corvettes, and Vipers. Magnus Racing is returning to defend their GT championship from last year. Snow Racing/Wright Motorsport should be a STRONG contender in the field with Melanie and Madison Snow and the addition Sascha Maassen. Also keep an eye out for the APR R8 entry.

In GX. Well, it’s a new class. But it’ll be interesting to see how the diesel powered Mazda6 GX preforms against the Porsche Cayman.